Sometimes simple really is just as satisfying...

The curse of third year, the imminent dissertation deadline and impromptu colds have rather overshadowed my inner gastronome over the past weeks.  However the tide has now turned and the kitchen once again is my domain... much to the dismay of my housemates... Ah well such an absence means there has accumulated something of an archive of edible excitement which lends the next week or so to much greater activity on my part. So without further-ado here follows some food that has helped to maintain my sanity and general well being.

These two little belters could be forgiven for being a tad tame in the recipe department really when compared to the rich complexity of crème brûlée or the depth of a hearty bolognese, but somehow when deadlines are dominating every minute of the day all the simple things just make life better...

Beany brilliance!

Bibliography Beating Beans on Toast


2 slices bread, toasted and generously buttered (if you have good quality bread in, that really transforms things)
2 Handfuls of baby spinach, torn up
A dash or two of Hendersons relish (or worcester sauce)
Half a 400g tin of baked beans

1) Heat the baked beans up on the stove as per, and while this happens sort your toast out.
2) When the beans are very nearly done add the Hendersons and the torn spinach leaves and stir through, they should start to wilt.
3) Take the beans off the heat and fold through the grated cheese.  Then pour the beany mixture over you toast and tuck in...

This is really simple, but very nutritious, quick and a great way to brighten up a classic student staple.  (You could even try whacking the beany toast under the grill for a couple of minutes with a little extra cheese sprinkled on top for a Welsh rarebit-esque twist!)

This next idea could be a cheeky pudding or maybe even a breakfast hit, but the white chocolate really does make all the difference!

Heavenly...

Blueberry, Honey and Chocolate Yoghurty Yums


3tbsps unsweetened Natural Greek Yoghurt
2 generous squidges of runny honey
A handful of fresh blueberries
A couple of squares of white chocolate, crumbled



... Spoon the yoghurt into a bowl, drizzle over the honey, 
scatter the blueberries on top and finish with a sprinkle
 of white chocolate. Beautiful!